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davidt
on Friday December 31 2004, @12:00PM
Think back over the past year... You Are The Quarry, Morrissey's first album release since 1997 on his new label Sanctuary (official site). Four singles from the album were released, all reaching the top 10 in the UK. Morrissey also created his own label, the resurrected Attack Records imprint, to release his own material. Other Attack releases: Nancy Sinatra, the New York Dolls, Jobriath, James Maker and Remma.
There was a tour that started in April in Las Vegas and ended in December in Dublin (coverage) including many large festivals including his own, the Meltdown festival in London (June). Recall along the way, all the press, TV and radio. Morrissey made a lot of headlines with the comment 'Bush should have died, not Reagan' at a concert in Dublin back in June. This was also the last concert that Alain Whyte played, who left the tour due to an undisclosed illness. Jesse Tobias has since assumed lead guitaring duties after a short stint by Lil' Barrie. 2004 was Morrissey's busiest year since his first major solo tour in 1991, and also the busiest for this site. Check the news archive for full coverage. Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to it. Apart from more rumored touring and a couple live releases, I have no idea what is in store for 2005. 2004 releases: - You Are The Quarry (deluxe edition) - "Irish Blood, English Heart" - "First Of The Gang To Die" - "Let Me Kiss You" - "I Have Forgiven Jesus"
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It was a very great year. (Score:0, Redundant)
From fine old kegs
From the brim to the dregs
Bouncing back from the ditches to life's riches
Singing sweet and clear
It was a very great year.
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aptly summarized (Score:1)
thanks and best wishes to the whole cast of misfits and ne'er-do-wells who contribute marginal comments and mindless errata to this site, adding hilarity to my day
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Thank you DavidT! (Score:0)
My Favorite Year (Score:1)
Here's a toast to the good ones out there and here's to a spanking good New Year.
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the damn anti-caps filter (Score:0)
Rubber ring (Score:1)
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Happy New Year! (Score:1)
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Nappy Yew Hear! (Score:1)
As always, thanks for bringing us the latest, warts and all. Hard to believe that Maladjusted came out soon after I started frequenting the site with no album until now! 2004 was a fantastic year in the world of Morrissey, a terrible year in the world. Here's hoping 2005 is better for both (especially the world).
xo
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It was a brilliant year, indeed (Score:1)
Thanks Davidt and Moz!!
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Long live Moz (Score:1)
Perhaps we Brazilians can see him again this year.
Joining the choir, Mr. David T., I'm sure I speak for hundreds of thousands of fans when I say that the dedication and expertise put into this website are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for all the hard work.
Laura
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Thanks David (Score:1)
Best to you David.
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alain whyte (Score:1)
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more great things in 2005 (Score:1)
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The past year (Score:1)
What a year it has been for us and Morrissey, I can't wait to see what he comes out with in 2005
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It takes strength to be gentle and kind (Score:1, Insightful)
Sus
2004, for many of us, has brought back Morrissey as a prominent force in our lives though we could never say that he really strayed too far. I've spent the last week off of work, perusing my musical and literary Morrissey collection and wanted to share some commentary by Mark Simpson, the author of yet another unauthorized biography. We can think what we want of those who comment on this site, write "serious" books and articles, the critics (can't break you) and don't forget, those who create websites revolving around a man we've basically deified. At the heart of it all, we're all fans of - take your pick - the man, the lyrics, the music.
Well, Mark referenced a 1984 Top of the Pops appearance made by The Smiths in which Morrissey revealed 'Marry Me' written on his chest. Whether you are new (Welcome) or old (Of course, there you are) to the World of Morrissey, I think Mark's thoughts will resound in your heart.
"...his proposal was accepted wholeheartedly by millions, many of whom, twenty years on, still remain faithful; countless actual, living human beings have come and gone out of their lives and have been forgotten. But not Morrissey. Even those who think they're over him, who think they walked out on him or that he walked out on them years ago, know deep down, in those really squidgy bits they don't let anyone else see, that they'll never ever be rid of him. The more they ignore him, the closer he gets."
Happy 2005, David! (Score:1)
Cheers,
Jay
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This year (Score:1)
DavidT, perhaps I will see you in heaven if I make the list. Thankyou for everything.
x
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David, many many (as many as 2005)... (Score:1)
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Dusting off.... (Score:0)
Past Year (Score:1)
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Thank you (Score:1)
All the best in 2005.
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The new images are sensational! (Score:0)
she is singing now Steven (Score:0)
She is singing now.
And that picture beside your bed
That _was_ Her, in your room, beside the bed
She is singing now. She loves you and always has. Go the her. Manchester is so beautiful compared to America, don't you think?
The Year Morrissey Sold Out (Score:0)
Empathy (Score:0)